"If you did not care at all what anyone else thought about you, what would you do differently or change in your life?" - Brian Tracy
So, how would you change? What would you do, or NOT do?
Good questions. Spend some time coming up with your good answers. :)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Thrive!
1. "It doesn't matter what you did, it only matters what you do." - anonymous
Know that you have the choice to change - no matter what you have done in the past you can change. Your future holds whatever you want it to - start creating it the way you want it NOW.
2. "If you really want to be happy, nobody can stop you." - Mary Tricky
Know that you choose only for yourself. You do not control anyone other than yourself. Do not rely on others to change your life - it is up to you.
3. "There's always, always, always something to be grateful for." - anonymous
Show gratitude to yourself and others. Showing appreciation and saying thank you to yourself and the people in your life will always "pay off".
4. "It is quite possible to leave your home for a walk in the early morning air and return a different person..." - Mary Chase
Spend more time in nature. Breathe in the clean air, realize what an amazing world you live in and experience an attitude adjustment every time. Whether it's the beach, the mountains, the woods or just your backyard - get out there!
5. "Surround yourself with people who lift you up, rather than pull you down." - Linda Giles.
It is always easier to do something if you have support. Look around at the people who are influencing your mood, choices, and LIFE every day. Are they complaining, gossiping, being negative? Make an effort to spend time with those who are full of positive energy, happiness and joy - these are the thrivers!
Know that you have the choice to change - no matter what you have done in the past you can change. Your future holds whatever you want it to - start creating it the way you want it NOW.
2. "If you really want to be happy, nobody can stop you." - Mary Tricky
Know that you choose only for yourself. You do not control anyone other than yourself. Do not rely on others to change your life - it is up to you.
3. "There's always, always, always something to be grateful for." - anonymous
Show gratitude to yourself and others. Showing appreciation and saying thank you to yourself and the people in your life will always "pay off".
4. "It is quite possible to leave your home for a walk in the early morning air and return a different person..." - Mary Chase
Spend more time in nature. Breathe in the clean air, realize what an amazing world you live in and experience an attitude adjustment every time. Whether it's the beach, the mountains, the woods or just your backyard - get out there!
5. "Surround yourself with people who lift you up, rather than pull you down." - Linda Giles.
It is always easier to do something if you have support. Look around at the people who are influencing your mood, choices, and LIFE every day. Are they complaining, gossiping, being negative? Make an effort to spend time with those who are full of positive energy, happiness and joy - these are the thrivers!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
See what can be...
“Most people see what is, and never see what can be.” - Albert Einstein
Successful people see “what can be”. They do not get stuck in what today looks like or what their current situation is. We have all heard the stories of downtrodden people with everything working against them who manage to turn their lives around.
What do they have that you don’t? Nothing.
You have everything you need to be successful in any area of your life that you want to be. The only thing you need to do is DECIDE that you are going to accomplish it. You can’t just decide once. It takes a daily, sometimes hourly, decision to continue moving in the direction you want to go.
“Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to do whatever it takes to make them come true.” – Leon Suenens
The only thing that can stop you from getting what you want, is deciding to give up. If you keep deciding it’s worth it, if you keep deciding what it will take to get there, if you keep deciding to take one more step – you will move from “what is” to “what can be”.
“Your success depends mainly upon what you think of yourself and whether you believe in yourself.” – William Boetcker
It is time. Time to decide what you really want. Live every day moving toward what you want. Don’t stay stuck living a life you’ve settled for. You are worth more than that.
This week, let’s decide and then do.
“You miss 100% of the shots you never take.” – Wayne Gretzky
Successful people see “what can be”. They do not get stuck in what today looks like or what their current situation is. We have all heard the stories of downtrodden people with everything working against them who manage to turn their lives around.
What do they have that you don’t? Nothing.
You have everything you need to be successful in any area of your life that you want to be. The only thing you need to do is DECIDE that you are going to accomplish it. You can’t just decide once. It takes a daily, sometimes hourly, decision to continue moving in the direction you want to go.
“Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to do whatever it takes to make them come true.” – Leon Suenens
The only thing that can stop you from getting what you want, is deciding to give up. If you keep deciding it’s worth it, if you keep deciding what it will take to get there, if you keep deciding to take one more step – you will move from “what is” to “what can be”.
“Your success depends mainly upon what you think of yourself and whether you believe in yourself.” – William Boetcker
It is time. Time to decide what you really want. Live every day moving toward what you want. Don’t stay stuck living a life you’ve settled for. You are worth more than that.
This week, let’s decide and then do.
“You miss 100% of the shots you never take.” – Wayne Gretzky
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Positivity
I am reading Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's book Positivity and I highly recommend it.
I feel like I know a lot about the subject and I am learning something on every page. Good stuff!
“We need positivity, the complex web of…positive emotions, now more than ever. Not just to sugarcoat bitter news or distract us from gloom. We need positivity because we're different people when we're under its influence.
Pleasant emotions like hope, inspiration, joy, and well-earned pride literally open us. As the blinders of negativity fall away, we take in more of what surrounds us. We see both the forest and the trees. We appreciate the oneness that binds us instead of the barriers that divide us.”
I feel like I know a lot about the subject and I am learning something on every page. Good stuff!
“We need positivity, the complex web of…positive emotions, now more than ever. Not just to sugarcoat bitter news or distract us from gloom. We need positivity because we're different people when we're under its influence.
Pleasant emotions like hope, inspiration, joy, and well-earned pride literally open us. As the blinders of negativity fall away, we take in more of what surrounds us. We see both the forest and the trees. We appreciate the oneness that binds us instead of the barriers that divide us.”
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
You are always making a difference
The minute you walk out the door in the morning you are making a difference. The way you treat the environment, other people, yourself...
Every thought, feeling and action you have leads to a reality. Are you creating the reality you want?
One of our biggest needs in life is to feel purpose. Making a difference in the world is a purpose and you have opportunities every minute of every day to do that.
The smallest thing to you can be gigantic for someone else.
Be the best you and make an amazing difference. It's a great way to live.
Every thought, feeling and action you have leads to a reality. Are you creating the reality you want?
One of our biggest needs in life is to feel purpose. Making a difference in the world is a purpose and you have opportunities every minute of every day to do that.
The smallest thing to you can be gigantic for someone else.
Be the best you and make an amazing difference. It's a great way to live.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Goal Setting Tips
The key to not letting life just happen to you is to set goals. Working toward goals will also make you happier. "Goals fulfill the greatest need of human beings—a sense of meaning and purpose in life," says Brian Tracy.
To get yourself going, follow Tracy’s goal-setting tips:
1. Write your goals down on a set of 3-by-5 cards to carry with you wherever you go.
2. Always thinking of the next specific action step you can take toward your goals.
3. Review your goal list frequently.
4. Visualize your goals achieved continuously.
5. Do something every day toward your goals. The most essential factor is persistence.
Realize you have unlimited potential, Tracy says. "You are completely responsible for everything you are today, for everything you think, say and do, and for everything you become from this moment forward."
To get yourself going, follow Tracy’s goal-setting tips:
1. Write your goals down on a set of 3-by-5 cards to carry with you wherever you go.
2. Always thinking of the next specific action step you can take toward your goals.
3. Review your goal list frequently.
4. Visualize your goals achieved continuously.
5. Do something every day toward your goals. The most essential factor is persistence.
Realize you have unlimited potential, Tracy says. "You are completely responsible for everything you are today, for everything you think, say and do, and for everything you become from this moment forward."
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